Matt Godfrey
Matt Godfrey (born January 16, 1981) is a Wampanoag former professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2012. He challenged for the WBO cruiserweight title in 2010. Amateur career Godfrey, who is a close friend of Jason Estrada since his childhood, had an outstanding amateur career prior to turning professional. He was the 2000 U.S. National Amateur Champion at Middleweight, 2002 National Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion, and 2004 U.S. National Amateur Heavyweight Champion. With a relaxed stick-and-move style but only average power he won a bronze medal at the 2001 Pan Am Games. He was also a second alternate for the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team after losing 8-17 to Devin Vargas (whom Godfrey had beaten before on another occasion). He lost three times to Aaron Williams; on the other hand, he holds three wins over Chazz Witherspoon. He compiled a 194-23 amateur record. Amateur highlights *2000 U.S. National Amateur Champion Middleweight (165 lbs) *2001 Bronze Medalist ...
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